Pennsylvania Questions and Answers about Discrimination: Gender, Pregnancy

Do I have a legitimate workplace discrimination case?
I work, worked for the State of Pennsylvania. My job consisted of working with court appointed juvenile delinquents. I was just fired after being suspended for 3 months pending an investigation. In Se...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 2, 2011 12:58 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

I was approved for FML in May for my pregnancy (due in DEC)
I was approved for FML in May for my pregnancy (Due in DEC) and i have taken several days off. I recently inquired how many hours i had available to me, at this time, i was instructed I have taken too...
2 answers  |  asked Aug 26, 2009 1:56 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Man highered at a higher position than an experienced female
I am a female that works for a large bank in Pennsylvania. My job title is a personal banker. There is also a "promoted" title of personal banker sr that you can receive based on experience and years ...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 5, 2009 4:31 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Asked to resign when I give birth
I am 7 months pregnant and have been working at my current job for 3 months. Before becoming an employee, I worked here as a consultant for 1.5 years. HR is told me that I do not qualify for FMLA sinc...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 20, 2007 08:31 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Can I be fired for refusing to travel?
I have a young child at home in which I am the caresgiver. I work overtnight shift and my employee as asked me to travel to cover staff shortage in Maryland 2 hour away. Can I be fired for refusing to...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 16, 2007 7:31 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

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